WASH Services Specialist

Responsibilities:  

• Oversee technical design and implementation of WASH services activities in Mekelle city;
• Support capacity building interventions for utilities by working with the Senior Water Engineer and Senior Hygiene and Sanitation Expert to expand WASH services, citizen access and citizen satisfaction; 
• Work with the WASH Governance Advisor to integrate city wide inclusive WASH into municipality planning and management 
• In consultation with the Regional Team Director and the technical team, provide program leadership, strategy development, management, and oversight, and support technical direction for programming in Mekelle city;  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with regional government counterparts, project stakeholders, community, private sector, and civil society; 
• Provide technical assistance for the utility in day-to-day operation including solving challenges with operation and maintenance, supporting in data recording, and maintaining, etc.
• Engage in different WASH clusters organized in the region and represent the Urban WASH in different platforms
• Ensure the use of appropriate management tools to plan, organize, and monitor costs and resources to achieve project objectives  
• In consultation with the Regional Team Director, support the utilities and municipalities in work planning, budget, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic communications to ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate;   
• Identify and mitigate potential issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and drive appropriate programmatic adjustments;  
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Team Director. 

EEO Statement  

• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. 

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in relevant field such as water supply engineering, sanitary engineering, water resources or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant field. 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience for Bachler degree or 8 years for master’s degree of demonstrated experience in WASH   and/or international development on donor funded programs.
• Direct work experience with utility and urban wash is highly preferred.

Skills

• Strong ability to collaborate and build partnerships with host country governments, U.S. government agencies, donor agencies, international organizations, and the private sector  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity;  
• Proficiency with software such as Water CAD/Water GEMS, EPANET, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project.  
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Amharic and Tigrigna is highly preferred.